THE DREAM

KAFE KISKEYA creates a comfortable space for folks from various parts of the city to meet in & share time together. ~ KISKEYA is the Taino Indian word for Mother of the Earth & is what the Island of Hispaniola, including Haiti & Dominican Republic, was called before Columbus arrived over 500 years ago, a time when all of the inhabitants lived in harmony. ~ THE DREAM is for all of humanity to once again live together peacefully on this Earth. By spending time together, we can make that dream a reality!

04 December 2008

1st Thursdays @ Kafe Kiskeya Dec 4 @ 6pm

1st Thursdays @ Kafe Kiskeya Dec 4 @ 6pm ... Harold Dellinger will host a BIG BOOK SALE & Book Signing!

Many items from Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala, & Haiti will be 50% OFF, just in time for the perfect holiday gift!

Special artwork from The Bishop Ruiz Project in Mexico is featured on exhibit this month.

05 November 2008

1st Thursdays @ Kafe Kiskeya NOV 6

1st Thursdays @ Kafe Kiskeya 3226 E 12th St, will resume THIS WEEK! Nov 6 @ 6pm Harold Dellinger will host a BIG BOOK SALE!

Many items from Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala, & Haiti will be 50% OFF, just in time for the perfect holiday gift!

Special artwork from The Bishop Ruiz Project in Mexico is featured on exhibit this month.

ADDITIONALLY, WE'RE COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR CHERITH BROOK COMMUNITY:

Winter is on our heals and we are in need of winter items for women and men. The weather fluctuation has already brought and increase in numbers as people are seeking a way to get warmed up from the night’s air.

In particular we need winter coats, hats and gloves. Long underwear can also come in handy. Please check your closets for any coats extra hats and gloves you are no longer using. If you have a neighbor in need of it, give it to her or him first. Cherith Brook would ask for what is left over.

Let us redistribute our resources, not in the name of socialism, or capitalism, but in the name of the homeless Jesus who had no place to lay his head and yet came offering life abundant. May the Church be that sign of God's presence we have been called to be!

ADDITIONAL EVENTS THIS MONTH @ KAFE KISKEYA:

On Saturday Nov 15 @ 2pm, KKFI will host a Membership Drive at Kafe Kiskeya. Please join us for this informative gathering if you want to learn the radio business, production & operation, or anything else about OUR community radio station in KC!

On every 4th Monday, the Northeast Cultural Arts Commission holds their regular monthly meeting at Kafe Kiskeya. These meetings are open to the public. New members and volunteers are encouraged, so join us Monday Nov 24 @ 6pm!

For more details about using Kafe Kiskeya for YOUR community gathering, email kafekiskeya@hotmail.com or call 816-914-5096.

17 June 2008

PTSD discussion Friday June 20 @ 7pm

Friends of Cherith Brook

This Friday evening, June 20 we will be having our June CLARIFICATION meeting a 7PM at Kafe Kiskeya (the store front next door to Cherith Brook, 3308 E. 12th St., 64127).

Sally Hass, Ph.D., who works for the Veterans Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS will be speaking to us about POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD).

There are many traumas folks experience that result in PTSD: Perhaps you know a returning military personel or past veteran who suffers from trauma of war. Perhaps you have family member or neighbor who has suffered a life trauma that has left them emotionally wounded by PTSD. As those who work extensively with veterans, those facing daily street violence, prolonged homelessness, forced prostitution, domestic violence and the like, we desire to know more about PTSD so Cherith Brook can be a place of healing welcome. This is a topic important for all.

Hope to see you there.

Blessings,
Cherith Brook Community
http://www.cherithbrookkc.blogspot.com/
Please call if you have any questions or need directions 816 241-8047.

21 April 2008

4/25/8: An evening of music, Kenyan cuisine, & learn how you can help!

Changing the World One Life at a Time



Carolyn Cruso Hammered Dulcimer

One Life

Benefit Concert

April 25, 2008

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Concert begins at 7:00 p.m.

Suggested donation: $15-$20

Kafe Kiskeya
3226 East 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64127

There are over 650,000 AIDS orphans in Kenya and even more students living in poverty.

Join us for an evening of music and Kenyan cuisine and learn how you can help!

For information or to RSVP contact Chad Cooper @ cjcooper74@gmail.com or 816-916-1688.

Sponsored by One Life, Grace Point and Kafe Kiskeya (All donations are tax deductible)

28 March 2008

Upcoming Events @ Kafe Kiskeya

Many interesting and exciting things are happening @ Kafe Kiskeya over the next couple of months!

This Sunday night, March 30th @ 6pm Destinee Parris will return with stories, photos & video of her trip to Palestine & Israel with a Christian Peacemakers Team.

On April 2, 16 & May 7, 15 @ 7pm you can enjoy UMKC Communiversity courses led by Kim Oursler on several different topics.

On April 3rd @ 6pm for the 1st Thursdays event, come learn how you can become involved with the Chalk Walk which will be held on April 26 & 27, sponsored by Mosaic Brain & the Historic Northeast Cultural Arts Commission.

The Lykins Neighborhood Association, where Kafe Kiskeya is located, meets monthly to discuss issues in the area. April 21st @ 7pm is the date of their next meeting.

Dr. Ed Kendrick will present an Introduction to the Landmark Forum on April 24th from 7 to 9:30pm.

Transformational Journeys, a local non-profit organization which I've been involved in for 10 years, holds their monthly Board Meeting at Kafe Kiskeya. If you have interest in learning more, please join us on April 24 at 6:30pm.

Grace Point Church will hold a benefit concert for AIDS orphans in Kenya on April 25 @ 7pm. Those who attend this event will have the opportunity to sponsor an orphan that evening, if you are moved to do so.

An artist is needed to feature on May 1st for 1st Thursdays @ 6pm. Open Mic will also be held that night. Please contact me if you're interested in either!

Upcoming Events in the Kansas City area:

March 29 & April 5 KC Food Circle Expo @ Shawnee, KS & Independence, MO
April 19 Troost Festival @ 31th & Troost, KCMO
April 26 & 27 HNCAC Chalk Walk @ Concourse Park, 200 Benton Blvd, KCMO
EVERY Sunday 4-5pm Peace Vigil on The Plaza @ 47th & Main, KCMO

26 February 2008

03/02/08 Benefit Event for Peacemaker going to Palestine & Israel!

Kafe Kiskeya
Presents
JOE CARR with Agripa Adonas
Anti-Oppression Activist
6 – 9pm Sunday March 2nd
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Benefit Event for Christian Peacemaker Team member
Destinee Parris traveling to Palestine & Israel for 2 weeks
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Music and spoken word will also be offered by:
Maurice Copeland,
Oh Blessed Thought,
Ernie,
Diana Garbison on Violin,
Liberty & Destinee,
and maybe even …
Statepark,
Shaine & Daniel,
And others who want to join in!
Let me know if you or someone you know would like to perform for 15 to 30 minutes. We'll fit them in!
DONATIONS ACCEPTED
For more info contact: Sarah Cool, 816.914.5096 kafekiskeya@hotmail.com

19 January 2008

07 January 2008

Free Concert Series

Historic Northeast Cultural Arts Commission
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February 2 @ 7pm @ Kafe Kiskeya
FEATURING: Trio JUJU Brazilian Jazz & Soul
A Mardi Gras Themed Concert

03 January 2008

Jan 3rd @ 6pm 1st Thursdays Event

Please enjoy the evening planned at Kafe Kiskeya (3226 East 12th Street, KCMO 64127) Jan 3rd @ 6pm for the next 1st Thursdays Event.

This month features artists who will participate in the MULTICULTURAL TRAVELING EXTRAVAGANZA at KCK Community College on Sat Jan 5th,

PLUS the music of Roger & Pam Francis at 7pm. Others who wish to perform music or spoken word are welcome to do so afterwards.